The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 between 3:00 to 4:30 pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be the new Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee, which may be used to request a reduced fee for…
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each…
Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective December 23, 2016. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after December 23, 2016, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct! New USCIS’ fees effective December 23, 2016 FORM…
Final Rule – Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
USCIS published the final rule, “Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers” on November 18, 2016 and it goes into effect on January, 17, 2017. This final rule will modernize and improve several aspects of certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa programs.…
USCIS Teleconference – Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification – 11/17/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Thursday, November 17, 2016 between 2:00 to 3:30 pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be “Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification” and will include representatives from USCIS giving an overview of form I-9 and…
Changes to Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The USCIS has sent out an email alerting stakeholders that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program. These changes will require some individuals to renew their ITIN. If your ITIN is expiring soon the IRS will send you a letter stating…
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each…
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each…
USCIS Teleconference – Fee Rule Engagement with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 11/2/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 between 3:30 to 4:30pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be the “Fee Rule Engagement” and will include Director Rodríguez introduction and a Q&A session. Director Rodríguez will discuss the…
USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective December 23, 2016. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after December 23, 2016, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct! New USCIS’ fees effective December 23, 2016…